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Vikings to chase 140 runs to win

The Sylhet Super Stars put a competitive total of 139 against the Chittagong Vikings as Afridi smashed 62 off 41 balls with 5 fours and 4 sixes at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on Wednesday Though the top orders of the Sylhet Super Stars displayed a poor defense as they lost their four batsmen in quick succession after the Vikings sent ...

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Steyn to miss the final Test against India

South Africa premium fast bowler Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the fourth and final Test against India at Delhi. Steyn has missed the last two Tests due to injury and the Proteas will hoped that their frontline bowler would be available for selection for the final Test. Marchant de Lange was called as cover for Steyn in the ...

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Last chance at redemption for South Africa

On paper this series resembled India’s tour of England in 2011. Big expectation, No. 1 side to be tested over a long period of time by the hosts, the No. 1 side loses its No. 1 bowler in the first Test, it competes for a Test and a half, and is then run ragged. The key feature of both the ...

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Five tips to stay slim this festive season

We are in the midst of the festive season with Diwali just getting over and Christmas just round the corner. With winter peeping in through the windows, appetites are on a high and going on a diet is surely not a cake walk. Here are five tips that will help you help avoid putting on that extra weight: More water, ...

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Get flawless natural make-up look in five steps

Moisturise well as it gives your face a natural softness and instead of foundation, use a non-oily BB cream to get the natural make-up look, says an expert. We share five simple make-up tips for getting the perfect natural look. – Moisturise well: This is the most basic preparation for make-up looks of all sorts. However, when it comes to ...

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Rare, 25-carat pink diamond found among Imelda Marcos collection: Christie’s

A rare 25-carat, barrel-shaped pink diamond has been found among the jewellery collection of former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos, Christie’s said on Tuesday after the government asked the auction house to appraise her collection of rare stones. The Philippine government could decide to auction the collection after Christie’s and rival Sotheby’s appraise three sets of jewellery confiscated almost three ...

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Barts Health HIV services celebrate Professionals of the Year award

The Barts Health HIV team providing services from the Grahame Hayton Unit have been honoured with the Professionals of the Year award from Positive East. The Grahame Hayton Unit, situated at The Royal London Hospital is one of the largest HIV units in the country, and the tertiary referral centre for HIV services in NE London and Essex. Seeing over ...

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A&E waiting times ‘getting worse’

  Waiting times in A&E departments across the UK are worsening as pressures grow in hospitals, figures suggest. The data, collected by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, showed 88% of A&E patients were treated or admitted within four hours – below the 95% target. The figures are based on evidence submitted by more than 40 trusts – one in ...

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5 foods that can control diabetes

Here’s what to eat if you want to control your blood sugar levels. Dates: This brown and sticky fruit not only has a sweet taste but is rich in fiber, making it a diabetes-friendly snack. According to a study, they are richer in antioxidants as compared to a serving of grapes, oranges, broccoli and peppers. Have raw dates or stuff ...

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THE UK BASED INDIAN CATERING INDUSTRY MUST BE SAVED

Barrister Nazir Ahmed :: The UK based Indian catering industry is a unique and flourishing British industry that is worth around £4.5bn and employing more than 100,000 people.  This industry has been contributing approximately £1.5bn every year towards the British economy.  With this industry more than a million people are directly or indirectly involved. The Indian curry outlets in the ...

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